Unable to open Control Panel or my computer?

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• Error message cannot open Control Panel after installing the bsaving, missing rundll32.exe application.

  Original title: If I reinstall Windows XP is that what he's going to recover my rundll32.exe file?  It cannot be found anywhere. Thank you.

  This has happened after I acquired a discount to purchasing application called «bsaving» Now I can't access control panel to uninstall the software.

  Hello

  (1) what exactly happens when you try to open Control Panel?
  (2) what is the accurate and complete error message?
  (3) don't you make changes on the computer before the show?

  This problem occurs because of a missing or corrupted Rundll32.exe file. This problem can also be caused by a virus.

  Method 1:
  I suggest you try the procedure described in the article and see if it helps.

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists you can scan your computer anti-virus using the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

  Microsoft safety scanner will help us to get rid of software viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Warning: If you run the antivirus program that is infected by the virus scan will get deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also, if files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted.

  For more information, please see the link.

  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

  I hope this information helps!

• Group administrator cannot open Control Panel, Manager of tasks or access networked readers

  Hello

  I have a little trouble getting one of our computers in the domain to cooperate.  We've added a bunch of user profiles of domain on this computer, all under the administrator group, but nobody except the local administrator can access network drives, open Control Panel and open the Task Manager.  Even our domain administrator cannot do the previously listed.  We have 3 other computers that use all the same members, and they are all very well, so I don't think that the question lies in group policy.  It's almost as if the local administrator group settings have been changed somehow?  I went into the local group policy and all settings seem correct.  I'm puzzled little at this stage.  This could be the cause of this problem?  What is a corrupt local administrator account?  For any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
  Thank you!

  Hi Jay,.

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  The question you have posted is linked to the domain. It's going to be better suited than it pro. I suggest you post in the TechNet Forums.
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itpronetworking/threads

  I hope this helps!

• When I try to open control panel internet explore it closes and says that an error has occurred

  When I try to open control panel internet explore it closes and says that an error has occurred

  * original title - wht is internet explore doesn't let me access my programs on the start menu__ *.

  The error report window Windows provide additional data (such as the name of the file - module dll involved)? More details would be useful. Ramesh Srinivasan . The Winhelponline Blog
  Microsoft MVP, Windows desktop experience

• computer crashes when you open Control Panel

  everytime I go to start Control Panel, Control Panel does not open and the computer crashes (that is, the cursor moves, but nothing can be opened). Must restart after a shutdown of the force.

  Thanks this had just happened to me. Went just as you said.

  And since it's an old installation on an old computer. I also watched the last file that was installed at this location, installs a single file and that's it. First of all, a first time.

  Thank you

• I can't change anything in the control panel. My computer says I may have not sufficient permissions to access the item.

  We have tried everything we can think of changing the time in our computer.  Whenever we click on the small box in the lower right corner, he says - "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  May not permissions to access you the item.  In addition, we are unable to add or remove programs or making changes through the control panel.  Help

  All the problems you describe are problems that could occur if the user that you are connected without administrator privileges.  The quick check of administrator privileges must right click on the button 'start '.  If "Open All Users" is one of the choices that appear, then you have administrator privilege.  Otherwise, you must connect to your machine like the built-in 'administrator' or a user in the group "Administrators".

  Assuming that you have administrator privileges, things get more complicated.  User rights can be granted or denied to any user - even administrators - by group policy.  If you are an administrator and you have XP Pro, then you might be able to check or change the user rights by using the Group Policy Editor (from-> Run-> "gpedit.msc").  Search in the:

  Computer configuration-> Windows settings-> security settings-> local policies-> user rights

  path.  One of these user rights is "Change the System Time".  If your XP Pro machine was never part of a domain, I would consider also running a program anti-malware on your system.

  If you have XP Home Edition, you don't have the Group Policy Editor.  You will need to check / adjust / modify your user rights by using the command line program "NTRights" provided with the Resource Kit.  Problems like that with XP Home would raise my suspicions that you have a malware infestation.

  'How to set user rights to logon using the NTRights utility'

  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315276 >

  HTH,
  JW

• "Windows Explorer has stopped working" if I open Control Panel

  Guys, could someone help me please?

  When I open the Control Panel, it says "Windows Explorer has stopped working" and then it restarts Windows Explorer. When I right click on any folder it says "recording of the UI language is not valid" 5 times and for a split second, it says "Corrupted registry" then it works. But I am unable to use the control panel.

  I have Windows Vista home premium and Norton Antivirus.

  Can someone help me please?

  Hello

  The error message says something about corrupt registry.
  So, it seems that this issue would be related to incorrect or damaged registry entries.

  If the registry is damaged, your operating system will not work as it should and can feel such or similar problems.

  I m using the CCLeaner to clean the registry and other system files.
  It s a free tool and you should try it.

  If this does not work and if you notice the same question so I would recommend reinstalling the OS using the Toshiba recovery disc.
  In most cases this will help you fix this registry

• Cannot open Control Panel

  Original title: Control Panel

  Windows XP; I think there a newer version through updates with service pack 3 installed.

  I can't add or remove programs; access to cheque accounts or user control panel system, whenever I try, I get the following error.

  I don't know how to rename. When I try to search for it, it comes up with nothing. It is as if it is lost or dumped and I don't know how to get it back. Do I have to have this file in particular?

  I can't even format my hard drive and reinstall Windows XP

  (Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe'.  Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button and then click Search).

  When you try to open a control panel applet, you see a message like this:

  Control Panel
  Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe '.  Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again.  To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click search.

  As the rundll32.exe file is one of 3498 Windows File Protection files handles, should never be missing.

  If the file is actually missing, it was probably quarantined (actually deleted) programmatically your antivirus or anti-malware not specified that you use.

  You can look in the c:\windows\system32 folder and see if the file is actually missing or not, and if you find that it is missing, you must replace it somehow.

  Despite the repeated Microsoft committed advice of 'experts' Support Engineer to run the System File Checker, run sfc/scannow won't help you and it does not replace the missing file.  That's not what sfc/scannow does it's not how it works and it's not what it is for.

  Here's what works :

  I downloaded a copy of XP Pro SP3 file you need on my SkyDrive (everyone has a SkyDrive for file sharing).

  You can download it and when you do, place a copy of the file in these folders (assuming that Windows is installed on your C drive):

  c:\Windows\System32
  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache (this is where XP keeps backups of important files).

  Here is the link to my SkyDrive and you can get the file you need here:

  https://SkyDrive.live.com/?CID=6a7e789cab1d6f39&ID=6A7E789CAB1D6F39! 311

  When you see the files available for download, you can not see the file extension (.exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, .zip, etc.), but when download you them they will have the right extension.

  When you download the file (especially if you use Internet Explorer), when you get a chance to save the file, your browser is unable to save the file with an extension (by example, .exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, .zip, etc) then you will need to manually add the extension appropriate to the file when you download the file before you save it.

  You can download the file without the extension, and then rename the file to add the appropriate extension.  You do not want to use a file called rundll32 when the name of the file should really be called rundll32.exe (if the downloaded file has no extension, you will need to change the name of the file to add the appropriate extension to make it work.

  You then put the downloaded files in the correct folders on your system.

• When I open Control Panel it me does not check the system or open Security Center.

  When I go to the control panel to do a "System Restore" or a "control system", it will not open for me.
  Application not found.
  Can someone tell me how to erase or get rid of it.
  I get this error message C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundl32.exe what someone knows how can I remove the problem I can do the updates.
  Thank you

  Hello

  · Were there any changes made on the computer before the show?

  · Who is the service pack installed?

  You can follow the steps listed in the link below: cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open the control panel: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/812340

  If any malware or virus detected on the computer activity, run also, check and online virus scan. You can run the scan for viruses online from the link below: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  NOTE: Make sure that you select the correct version of the operating system before downloading the scanner)

• Windows 7 - not not opening Control Panel

  Original title: HELP

  "in my windows control panel does not open if the Panel is open, it shows"Windows Explorer has stopped work"and windows Explorer restarts. I even done sfc/scannow too... pls help me...! ???

  Hello

  Check this box - ask and apply the hotfix.

  Windows Explorer crashes and then restarts when you access an element of third party on board
  a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978433

  ----------------------------------------------------

  If necessary:

  Vista references apply to Windows 7.
  
  What antivirus/antispyware/security products you have on your machine? Include everything that you never
  a includes those that you uninstalled. (These can leave leftovers that can cause strange problems.)

  A search for all most .cpl files will be in "C:\Windows\System32" However, you can have others.
  Click on each of them at a time and see if we won't start – if so right-click on it and rename it using
  cpZ as extension of the sort that we are to find. Retry Control Panel - if no joy persevering of all .cpl files.
  (Note that other people find other subfolders under C:\Windows shouldn't be judged because they are not
  Active).

  Some of them are appwiz.cpl firewall.cpl, desk.cpl, powercfg.cpl, inetcpl.cpl, timedate.cpl and
  others.

  Try these in case the General corruption has a role to play:

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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  Icons do not appear in the Control Panel, or you cannot start Control Panel, the Welcome Center,
  or games in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936686/en-us

  The Control Panel window will not open in Windows Vista
  http://www.tips4pc.com/articles/Windows%20Vista/control_panel_window_will_not_op.htm

  It was reported a updated driver it has blocked, so have you updated drivers
  lately? Also check the driver updates in Windows Updates.

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• cant open Control Panel/error/RPC server is unavailable

  When I try to open the system restore, I get this error code... Class not registered (0 x 80040154)

  If I try to open the control panel I can not and I get... The RPC server is unavailable

  What can I please?

  Hello

  System restore depends on the RPC Server service that could be the reason why you can not run the system restore.

  The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Services service must be started and startup type must be set to automatic.

  (a) click Start, type services in the start search box and press enter.

  (b) in the Services window, find a remote procedure call and do a right click on it to select Properties.

  (c) under the general tab, make sure the Startup type is Automatic and the Service status is Started.

• System cleaned after the attack of virus/malware using 6 recommended tools - 90% of the system is back to normal, but most of the options in the custom of open Control Panel!

  The system was attacked by a virus/spyware. Microsoft Security Essentials has been installed after that - it found nothing after a comprehensive analysis. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has been installed, it is the largest part of it and removed. Norton 360 has found rest. SuperANTISpyware has also been installed and this has also nothing after a system scan. Then ATF Cleaner and CCleaner were used to finish with what anyone else remaining areas may be temporary.

  So right now the system is more or less fine - programs running, the internet works etc. However when I open the control panel and click on a bunch of things for example Security Center, Sound, customization etc - they open habit. You see that the cursor turns into the blue circle for a fraction of a second and then more nothing. No window opens and closes or whatever it is. Now, I assume that the pieces of the virus/spyware are still active but with all tools using the latest definitions not being not able to find anything like that, I wonder if it's just a case of something having disabled those elements and not them reactivated after cleaning. The reason why I don't think it's something malicious is also because some options such as the Windows Firewall, the Manager of devices and programs and features open and work properly. Any other malicious software would certainly avoid these access as they could help shorten.

  Please help, thanks!

  Hello

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.
  
  Make sure that system is really clean before doing this.

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe)
  program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK your way out then
  turn it back on.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  After the foregoing:

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products you have on your machine? Include everything you
  ever had including those that you uninstalled. (These can leave leftovers that can cause strange)
  questions.)

  Search all .cpl files most will be in "C:\Windows\System32" However, you can have
  others. Click on each of them at a time and see if it does not start - if so right click on it and
  Rename using cpZ as the extension is is to find it. Try Control Panel - if no Dungeon of joy
  try all the .cpl files. (Note that other people find other subfolders under C:\Windows should
  not be judged because they are not active.)

  Some of them are appwiz.cpl firewall.cpl, desk.cpl, powercfg.cpl, inetcpl.cpl, timedate.cpl and
  others.

  Icons do not appear in the Control Panel, or you cannot start Control Panel, the Welcome Center,
  or games in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936686/en-us

  The Control Panel window will not open in Windows Vista
  http://www.tips4pc.com/articles/Windows%20Vista/control_panel_window_will_not_op.htm

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  If necessary:

  You can try an In-Place Upgrade (hopefully save programs and data) or a repair installation.
  Be sure to do a good backup or three.

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  Check with your system manufacturer that they all slightly different methods. They may have
  included a recovery Partition or other methods to restore the default value. As the manufacturer of your system
  We will sell you the physical disks cheaply since you already own windows.

  I hope this helps. Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Windows Explorer crashes when you open Control Panel

  After starting my PC of operation Win 7 Pro (64 bit) every time I try to open the control panel for the first time, Windows Explorer stops responding forcing me to restart Windows Explorer. Once Windows Explorer restarts then Control Panel opens normally after that no matter how many times I open the Panel. Any ideas how to fix?

  Often, a certain instability in Windows Explorer is due to the defective shell extensions and addons.
  Consider using Sysinternals Autoruns or ShellExView. Disable Add-ons and non Microsoft shell extensions and verify the behavior.  If he went, reactivate the disabled extensions/add-ons, one at a time and see if you can identify who may be liable.

  Try a clean boot, or boot into safe mode.  The behavior persists?

• How to remove permanently free game players out of my control panel Windows XP computer?

  I would like to know how do I permanently remove/add free game players out of my control panel (Windows XP).  I tried to get this game but it remove it from my control panel.  Your help is appreciated.  Thank you.

  I'm not familiar with the subject, what you write about, but I have a few
  thoughts anyway:

  Control Panel items are special files with the .cpl suffix, in
  \Windows\System32.

  I don't know how to identify the name of the file of the control icon
  Group of experts, but you can try glancing all objects in \windows\system32,
  Sort by type, and then look at the dates - most of them will be the same
  -those that are unchanged in relation to the date of the operating system has been issued. See if you
  spot which could be crime may file and consider renaming - if she
  is currently game.cpl, try game.cpl.bad for example.

  See if you have found the right method. If this isn't the case, rename it back and try another.

  Once you have the correct file, you can just leave it alone, or remove
  it.

  "redrunningintothewaterclan" wrote in message
  News: a8a016fc-9e33-4782-b302-e95417ae618b...
  I would like to know how do I permanently remove/add free off game players
  My Control Panel (Windows XP). I tried to get this game off, but
  He remove it from my control panel. Your help is appreciated.
  Thank you.

  Bill Sanderson

• Problem with start screen and opening Control Panel.

  Original title: nothing appears when I press the Windows button, except the blank screen

  I've been in Task Manager, try to close some internet explore pages (because my screen was not responding to my finger), and I think I can have chosen remove instead of end task.

  Now, I'm a little stuck. When I select the Windows button, I don't see any all the Apps, I just a white screen.

  I can still use the Task Manager, but now I can't seem to all the Apps or MS Office and the method to get the Control Panel does not work either.

  I can see in Task Manager that the Apps are still installed, so at least they are still there, but how do I get them to appear in the screen of my Apps?

  I hope that someone will be able to help!  Please, I beg you!  :-)

  See you soon Jenny

  Note: I don't have internet access on my machine Windows 8 for the moment (currently using a different device to post this question)

  Hi Margot,.

  Thank you for taking the time to answer.

  I had class the user manual, this is what worked for me:

  Find the power button on the login screen. Hold the SHIFT key pressed and tapped power button / stop and choose 'update & Restart '.

  It took a few minutes to do the update, then I got the opportunity to «get out and continue to Windows 8 "that I chose.»

  While everything was fine - my startup screen is back with all its applications, and I had a smile on my face like that :-D

  See you soon Jenny